Chapter 816: Education on Market Competition

Although it was decided to take the job, such a big job, which involves the background of the West-East Gas Pipeline, cannot be signed by one person nodding like buying vegetables in the market.

Especially considering the nature of the Torch Laboratory, this matter must be reported to the school and even the group.

At least it must be informed.

Of course, Chang Haonan himself is a professor at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and is also the leader of the Torch Group and even the Aviation Power Group...

So his decision-making power is also very important.

"Director Huang."

Chang Haonan said and closed the two materials on the table:

"If this matter is to be implemented as a research topic, this level of information is definitely not enough. I need more detailed geological analysis and research."

"You know, our laboratory has just been established not long ago. First, there are not enough people, and second, there are no experts in the field of geoscience, so..."

For those foreign companies with rich experience in pipeline construction and oil and gas transportation, many times only a few sampling points are needed to infer what specific technology should be used for construction in the local area.

This is the advantage they have accumulated over the past decades or even hundreds of years.

As a novice in this field, Huaxia Petroleum does not have these things at hand, so it can only start from scratch and use the "stupid method" little by little.

Even with Chang Haonan's technical support, it can at most reduce some failures or repetitions in engineering.

It is impossible to save on advance preparation.

On the contrary, because numerical analysis requires more detailed data, the requirements have become higher.

Huang Hewei naturally understood what Chang Haonan meant:

"Don't worry about this. Our bureau has already commissioned comrades from the Exploration and Development Research Institute to conduct more detailed exploration in the areas along the route that have not been explored. Huaxia Petroleum already has oil and gas mining business in Longyuan. The reason why the group decided to focus on these two sections is because they are close to our existing projects, so it will be more convenient to send a team there."

"After the project is officially launched, we will take the lead in establishing a platform for you to communicate directly with the Exploration Institute. If you are willing, you can also undertake the project with them. At that time, just indicate the budget and work allocation in the contract."

"If this can be done, it would be the best."

Chang Haonan nodded:

"Let's do this. In principle, I am willing to accept this project. After you go back, try to prepare a complete project plan and research agreement before the New Year. After I and the school and the group confirm that there is no problem, we can officially start."

However, after hearing his request, Huang Hewei turned his head and gestured to a staff member who had always been sitting at the last seat.

The latter immediately left his seat, took out a file bag sealed with kraft paper from his bag, and handed it to Chang Haonan.

This set of smooth operations, coupled with the slightly flattering smile on Huang Hewei's face, almost made the latter think that this was an extra benefit for him.

However, after subconsciously taking the file bag, he found that it should be A4-sized documents, not banknotes.

Chang Haonan, who was secretly relieved, untied the binding rope.

Inside the bag were three copies of the bound agreement documents.

"Mr. Chang, we have prepared what you said before you came. Please take a look at it in the next two days. If you have any questions, you can contact our office or come to me directly. This is my business card."

Huang Hewei took out a beautifully printed business card from the inner pocket of his jacket, handed it to Chang Haonan, and then continued:

"If we can reach an agreement on the content of the agreement, we hope to implement the project before the Spring Festival."

Chang Haonan did not respond to the other party immediately, but just lowered his head and opened the agreement.

It must be said that the efficiency shown by Huaxia Petroleum in this matter made Chang Haonan a little embarrassed.

Especially when it comes to money, it is surprisingly positive-

The project is planned to take three years, with a total of 2 million funds, 50% in the first year, and 25% each year in the next two years.

This is the year 2000.

And it is a purely computing research content.

The research work is also responsible for a third party.

In other words, the cost is almost only the operating cost of the supercomputer.

For this, the Torch Laboratory can also enjoy subsidies from Beijing for electricity, and the price is more than half lower than that of the city electricity.

It can be said to be very generous.

You must know that the oil system has not yet been completely de-administrated. If it follows the normal process, it may be difficult to complete it in less than half a year from the proposal of the subject to the implementation.

And from what Huang Hewei said today, he plans to shorten the time consumed in this process to half a month.

It can be seen that this is really anxious when facing open competition suddenly.

It is not even ruled out that some gray means (small treasury) are used to raise funds.

However, as long as the agreement itself is compliant, the source of funds will not have any impact on Party B.

Instead, he has some opinions on the payment method.

"Director Huang, regarding the payment method of this research fund, can you consider changing it to a one-time payment at the beginning of the project?"

If this request is put in 20 years later, it is basically out of the question.

Unless the project period is only one year in total.

But if any boss dares to sign such a project, he will probably be drowned by the spit of his graduate students.

However, at the turn of the century, fund management, especially the fund management of horizontal projects issued by enterprises, is generally wild.

As long as the client is willing, it is not impossible to pay it all at once.

In fact, when Chang Haonan was studying for a doctorate in Du Yishan's research group, there were several projects that were operated in this way.

"This..."

Huang Hewei obviously hesitated:

"Mr. Chang, let me be frank. Within our group, if the funds exceed one million, the approval process must be strictly followed. The efficiency... You are also the leader of a large state-owned enterprise, you should have an idea..."

This basically admits that they paid from the slush fund.

And if the amount is too large, there is no way to use the slush fund.

After a pause, Huang Hewei continued:

"And Mr. Chang, for a three-year project, you can't finish everything in the first year, right..."

Chang Haonan looked at Huang Hewei and opened his mouth several times, but in the end he didn't say anything.

In fact, this is what he was thinking about.

What is the concept of three years?

It took him a little more than three and a half years from designing the J-7F in class to installing the turbofan 10 on the J-10A and J-11B.

Although the project involving groundbreaking will definitely take a longer period of time, it is impossible to take so long.

If it is a general project, he can just put the results aside after finishing it.

Then he can submit a little bit every year until the project is completed.

But this time, it is a strategic project related to the West-East Gas Transmission Project.

It is definitely not right to deliberately delay the time.

However, if the project is completed ahead of schedule, the funding will be a hassle.

Compared with other scientific research institutions of the same era, the Torch Laboratory is not short of money.

But the more funding, the better.

At this time, Qin Wengui, who was next to him, saw the key to the problem:

"Mr. Chang, Director Huang."

He quickly spoke up and broke the slightly awkward silence:

"I think it would be better to add an additional clause at the end of the agreement, stating that if the project can be completed ahead of schedule, the remaining funds will be paid to the Torch Laboratory in the name of personnel expense subsidies or equipment expense reimbursement, how about it?"

If this proposal came from Chang Haonan, it would definitely seem a bit deliberate.

But Qin Wengui said it and solved the problem.

So, both parties were happy and agreed to keep in touch after returning.

If everything goes well, the agreement will be officially signed in early February.

After talking about work-related topics, Chang Haonan, as usual, expressed his hope that the other party would stay and have dinner together at Torch Group.

However, Huang Hewei decisively refused:

"Mr. Chang, we appreciate your kindness, but before leaving get off work today, we have to go to the Exploration and Development Research Institute again to check the situation with them, so as not to delay the business."

After saying that, he pointed to the agreement on the table next to him.

According to the content, Torch Laboratory and Exploration and Development Research Institute are co-partners.

Both parties need to sign to officially take effect.

More importantly, the work that the Exploration Institute is responsible for is the foundation of the entire research.

"Okay, then we'll talk about it later when we have a chance..."

Chang Haonan stood up and sent Huang Hewei and his party to the outside of the computing center.

After watching the few people get on the car, he looked down at the triplicate agreement in his hand and reached out to flick it lightly.

Then he said to himself:

"It seems that market competition can really educate people..."